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Emilio Jewelry Certified 4.90 Carat Kashmir Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Kashmir Sapphire Main stone: 4.90+ carat Royal Blue, Cushion Setting: 4 Argyle pink diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 5 x 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.24 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1 1/2 Ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
Oval Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 1 1/2
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise .95ctw Tiered Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Marquise Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in timeless elegance with our marquise blue sapphire Art Deco Style ring. Crafted in white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 18k Oval .90ctw Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .74ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sardinian Red Coral Sapphire Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Fine Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
accented with 6 estimated 0.10 carats blue sapphires (0.60 carats estimated). The diamonds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...

White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 4.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purplish Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring, 1.12ct Saph, 3.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold setting. Stamped 18k and weighs 3.8 grams gross
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Ceylon blue sapphire, weighing 0.85 carats, glistens and glows in the center of geometrically
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum 6ct Star Sapphire Baguette Round Diamond Ballerina Halo Ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage Platinum 6ct Star Sapphire Baguette Round Diamond Ballerina Halo Ring HEAVY! This
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise 1.47ctw Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.09ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.20ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plain hallmarked ring shank. This blue sapphire and diamond trilogy ring is hallmarked to the interior
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Band, White Gold Wedding Ring, Stackable Band 15 Gemstones
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
(Excellent, Eye Clean) Diamond Color: G (Excellent, Near Colorless) Gemstone: Sapphire Gemstone Number: 5
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Sapphire and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An unusual, fine and impressive vintage 0.85 carat natural blue sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
chips. The classic tulip ring is set with a diamond to the center, surrounded with blue sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Sz 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish sapphire & diamond tulip ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Fleur-De-Lis Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Size: 4 x 3, 5 x 4 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 1.17 Carat (approx.) Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.78 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chose hues of Blue Sapphires for the White Gold Band. The total carat weight for the 3 bands is 1.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose ...

11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5
Located in New York, NY
11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire & 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5 18 Karat yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Nigaam 1.00Ctw. Sapphire VS Diamond Serpent Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
twist, the prongs holding the sapphires and diamonds are treated with blue rhodium, creating a striking
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Alex Sepkus "Little Windows" Dome Ring with Blue Sapphires in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
. Diamond total weight is 0.15 carat. Blue sapphire total weight is 0.25 carat. The hand hammered texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW GAL Cert Natural 2.28Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning ring showcases a 2.28ct natural blue green sapphire and sparkling diamonds set in 14K
Category

Late 20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
chips. The classic tulip ring is set with a diamond to the center, surrounded with blue sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with diamond, emerald, and sapphire from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous Heart Cut Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold With Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
carats and diamonds of 0.93 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Nigaam 2.1 Cts. Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of this exquisite sapphire and diamond halo ring. Crafted in
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Rhodium

French 1980s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sapphire : 0.50 carat approximately. Total diamond weight : 0.014 carat approximately. Height : 5 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

3.57 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
blue sapphire and 0.74 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Halo Engagement Ring 14k Princess Rd 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
/ G-H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Peridot Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.90 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring -18k Round .75ctw Flower Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam Serpent 1.01 Ctw Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
sapphires and sparkling diamonds. The head of the ring showcases a dome of vibrant sapphires, totaling
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Blue Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
blue topaz, .77 carats sapphire and illuminated with .51 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Openwork Jewelry Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Cornflower Blue Kashmir Sapphire
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Certified by Grs, Gubelin, and SSEF this Kashmir sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Emilio Jewelry Certified 5.00 Carat Kashmir Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
unheated sapphire just over 5 carats Matching setting: 2 natural fancy white diamonds, 18K In the past
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Multi-Colored Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Embrace a vibrant symphony of color with this extraordinary multi-colored sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This exquisite sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless symbol of sophistication and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Elongated Cushion Green Tsavorite Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Gemstones I Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Size: 2 4 mm. Number: 16 Weight: 1.05 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
.) *Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Floral Cluster Ring in 18K Two Tone Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Ceylon Sapphire Shape: Oval Size: 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.75 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA 1.26 Carat 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb Art Deco era 2-Stone Ring with two Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Sapphires, composed of platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14k White Gold 1.54ctw Oval Sapphires with 0.57ctw Pave Diamonds Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Details: This ring features 5 Oval Sapphire stones, weighing approximately 1.54 ctw Diamond Details: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Bvlgari Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
These chic designer Bvlgari multi-color sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18-karat
Category

1990s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire Pavé Ring with Suspended Oval Diamond
Located in Bergamo, BG
A contemporary ring crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a seamless pavé of deep blue sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Antique Sugarloaf Star Sapphire Mine Miner Diamond 18K Gold Halo Ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Edwardian Antique Sugarloaf Star Sapphire Mine cut Miner Diamond 18K Gold Halo Ring What a great
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 18k Oval 1.25ctw Ring Sz 6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 1.09ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Single & Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Opal Sapphire Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite ring features a central iridescent opal embellished with pretty blue sapphire stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Sapphire Ruby Flower Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Sapphire Ruby Flower Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k white gold Art Deco Ladies ring with diamonds and blue sapphire. The center stone is a round
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette-Cut Deep Blue Sapphires Cluster Ring Crafted in 14K White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 0.75 cts Gemstone Size - 5.7x2 mm Gemstone pcs - 5 Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam 0.55 Cttw. Sapphire/VS Diamond Serpentine Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
with a mesmerizing combination of vibrant blue sapphires and sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Rhodium

Mauboussin 18kt old Ring with 8.56 ct. Unheated Burma Sapphire Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Braintree, GB
A fine signed Mauboussin Paris dress ring in 18kt white gold, showcasing a stunning 8.56 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Edwardian Cluster Ring 18k Mine .36ctw Stripe Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1910s Metal Content: 18k Rose Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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5 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 715 antique edition and 1016 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Gross Group, LB Exclusive and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 5 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

On average, a 5 carat blue sapphire and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,032, while they’re typically $344 on the low end and $385,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.